The InvenTeam initiative, now in its 15th year, inspires youth to invent technological solutions to real-world problems of their own choosing. The 2017–2018 InvenTeams are comprised of students, teachers and community mentors that will pursue year-long invention projects.

Thank you for your partnership as we continue to advance the academic success and well-being of our students. Communication throughout our community is essential to ensuring the ongoing safety of our community. Toward this end, we would like to share important inclement weather information so that your family can be prepared in the event severe weather results in the closure or delay of our schools.

Performances are polished, instruments are shined and uniforms are press for St. Vrain’s annual Band Night. Ten high schools will put on a show that will get your toes tapping. Join us on October 2, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. and prepare to be dazzled.

The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley (EFSVV) is now accepting grant requests from teachers and schools for projects that enhance student learning within St. Vrain Valley Schools. Previous grants have been awarded to fund technology, learning tools, field trips, and curriculum enhancement materials.

St. Vrain Valley Schools is one of the fastest growing and most innovative school districts in the nation. This is a result of strong leadership and a commitment to strengthening infrastructure, technology, high-quality instruction and overall student achievement.

This success is also built upon interconnected partnerships with our teachers, staff, students, parents, business and corporate partners, and elected officials. As St. Vrain launches the start of the 2017-2018 school year, St.

Construction has started on the St. Vrain Valley's new Innovation Center, designed to give the district's students space to use what they're learning in school to create, prototype and solve real-world problems.

The $20 million building, at Quail Road and Martin Street in south Longmont, is expected to open in the fall of 2018 and expand the existing space from 6,000 square feet to 50,000 square feet.

On August 21, students across St. Vrain Valley Schools experienced the 'Great American Eclipse' through district-provided safety viewing glasses, indoor live-streaming and immersive classroom activities.

The start of a new academic year is one of my favorite times to visit our schools and talk with our students, families, teachers and staff. Our hallways are filled with a palpable optimism and drive to continue our momentum toward the highest levels of academic growth and success.